On behalf of the company, I would like to express our hearty thanks to you all.
Source: tatoeba (22358)
Hearty
/ˈhɑɹti/
Synonyms for "hearty" (270 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (54)
Strong matches (81)
eagerearnestenergeticenterprisingenthusiasticexcitedexuberantfair-weather sailorfaithfulfebrileferventfervidfestivefeveredfeverishfieryfishermanflamingflushflushed
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flying dutchmanforcefulforcibleforcyfree and easyfriendlyfriskyfrolicsomefull bloodedfull of beansfull of pepfull-bloodedfull-strengthgamesomegaygenerousgenialgenuineglowinggo gogo-gogood fellowgraciousgutsyguttyhail-fellow-well-methalehale and heartyhardhard as nailshardyhealthyheartfeltheatedheftyhonesthospitablehothot bloodedhot-bloodedhuskyimpassionedimpetuousin earnestincisiveintenseintentintent onintoxicatedinvigoratingiron-hardjackjack afloatjack-tar
Adjective(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (135)
jackyjollyjolly fellowjovialkeenkineticliberallimeylivelylivinglobstermanloyallustymarinermatelotmettlesomemightynavigatorneighborlyneptune
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nervynourishingobstinateodon fireopenopenheartedpassionatepeppyperfervidpinkpirateplayfulplenteousposeidonpot companionpotentpowerfulprivateerprofoundprofusepuissantreceptivered bloodedred hotred-bloodedred-hotresoluteresponsiverobustrobustiousrobustuousrollickingrollicksomerompishruderuggedsailorsaltsatisfyingsea dogsea roverseafarerseafaring manseamanseriousshipmansinceresizeableskittishsmackingsnappysolidsoundspankingspiritedsportivesprightlysquarestalwartsteamingsteamysteelystoutstrappingstrengtheningstrenuousstrongstrong as brandystrong as strongstrong willedstrong-willedsturdysubstantialtake chargetake-chargetake-overtartrenchantunfeignedunrestrainedvarunavehementvibrantvigorousvikingvitalvivaciousvividwarmwarmheartedwater dogwelcomingwhalerwhite hotwhite-hotwholeheartedwindjammerwindsailorzealouszestfulzestyzippy
Adjective(11 words)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: satisfying, substantial, ab, abandoned, ablaze.
- Sentence evidence is available for hearty, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hearty".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hearty"
Keep "hearty" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hearty" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hearty", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hearty" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesmeal propertyphysical qualitysocial behavior
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshearty appetitehearty congratulationshearty endorsementhearty handshakehearty laughhearty meal
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
4 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 13 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- искрен adj (proceeding from the heart)
- сърдечен adj (proceeding from the heart)
Dutch
1 entries- hartelijk adj (proceeding from the heart)
Esperanto
1 entries- elkora adj (proceeding from the heart)
Finnish
1 entries- sydämellinen adj (proceeding from the heart)
French
1 entries- cordial adj (proceeding from the heart)
German
2 entries- herzhaft adj (proceeding from the heart)
- herzlich adj (proceeding from the heart)
Italian
1 entries- di cuore adj (proceeding from the heart)
Norman
1 entries- tchoeuthu adj (proceeding from the heart)
Portuguese
1 entries- cordial adj (proceeding from the heart)
Russian
2 entries- душе́вный adj (proceeding from the heart)
- серде́чный adj (proceeding from the heart)
Scots
1 entries- guidwilly adj (proceeding from the heart)
Spanish
3 entries- cariñoso adj (proceeding from the heart)
- cordial adj (proceeding from the heart)
- de corazón adj (proceeding from the heart)
Swedish
1 entries- hjärtevarm adj (proceeding from the heart)
Sample sentences
21 total sentences available.
We extended a hearty welcome to them.
Source: tatoeba (22693)
I went home and ate a hearty breakfast.
Source: tatoeba (24235)
A hearty dinner well appeased my hunger.
Source: tatoeba (39679)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hearty"?
Closest matches include satisfying, substantial, ab, abandoned, ablaze.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hearty"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.